Åsa-Nisse is a 1949 Swedish comedy film directed by Ragnar Frisk and starring John Elfström, Artur Rolén and Emy Hagman. Featuring the popular character Åsa-Nisse it was the first in a long-running series, featuring nineteen sequels.[1] It takes place in rural Småland.[2] Location shooting took place at Skirö outside Vetlanda. The film's sets were designed by the art director Bertil Duroj.
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| Directed by | Ragnar Frisk |
| Written by | Stig Cederholm (stories) Theodor Berthels |
| Produced by | Gösta Sandin |
| Starring | John Elfström Artur Rolén Emy Hagman |
| Cinematography | Frank Dalin |
| Music by | Johnny Bode |
Production company | Svensk Talfilm |
| Distributed by | Svensk Talfilm |
Release date |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | Sweden |
| Language | Swedish |
Cast
edit- John Elfström as Åsa-Nisse
- Artur Rolén as Klabbarparn
- Emy Hagman as Elsa Haglund
- Bertil Boo as Eric Broo
- Greta Berthels as Eulalia
- Gustaf Lövås as Sjökvist
- Gösta Gustafson as Knohultarn
- Josua Bengtson as Jönson
- Astrid Bodin as Woman from the next parish
- Helga Brofeldt as Woman from the next parish
- Mona Geijer-Falkner as Woman from the next parish
- Einar Lidholm as Police Chief
- Stig Johanson as Olsson
- Gösta Ericsson as Crook
- Verner Oakland as Crook
References
editBibliography
edit- Iverson, Gunnar, Soderbergh Widding, Astrid & Soila, Tytti. Nordic National Cinemas. Routledge, 2005.
- Sundholm, John . Historical Dictionary of Scandinavian Cinema. Scarecrow Press, 2012.
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